DxO FilmPack 8 released with a new Time Warp mode and full Photoshop integration


DxO FilmPack version 8 film emulation software is now officially released (buy here) with a new Time Warp mode and full Photoshop integration for analog style and historical immersion. Here is what’s new in DxO FilmPack 8:

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The Ricoh GR IV is the best-selling compact camera at Yodobashi for September


The Ricoh GR IV is the best-selling compact cameras at Yodobashi (Japan) for September 2025:

  1. Ricoh GR IV
  2. Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
  3. Sony ZV-1 II
  4. Panasonic TZ99
  5. Fujifilm X Half
  6. Sony Cyber-shot RX1R III
  7. Ricoh GR IIIx
  8. Kodak Pixpro C1
  9. Fujifilm X100VI
  10. Leica D-Lux 8

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Pentax survey


Here are some interesting questions that were part of a recent survey from Ricoh that was clearly targeted at Pentax users (click for larger view):

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Ricoh GR IV camera pre-orders open again at Amazon


The Ricoh GR IV camera pre-orders are open again at Amazon (shipped and sold by Amazon):


The estimated shipping time is 1-2 months.

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The 6 years old Sony RX100 VII is more expensive than the new Ricoh GR IV camera


The 6-year-old Sony RX100 VII camera with a 1″ sensor ($1,698) is currently $200 more expensive than the new Ricoh GR IV camera with an APS-C sensor ($1,496):


You can compare both cameras here.

The Sony RX100 VII was announced in July 2019 with a price of $1,199.

The Fuji X100VI is currently $1,799 – $100 more than the RX100 VII.

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What else is new?

New book: A Street Photography Manifesto

Vi Vante is now offering free worldwide shipping on orders over $99, several items are also on sale

New Godox X3Pro flash radio trigger announced (C/N/S/F/O)

Light Lens Lab 300mm f/1.9 APO lens: first pictures of the massive front element

Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses

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The new Ricoh GR IV camera is now in stock at Amazon


The new Ricoh GR IV camera is now in stock at Amazon for $1,599:

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